fuzzymoomoo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 No Delayed or not the Bronco 100% for sure wont be coming that late. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I'm the one who posted that vid here. There is a major difference between the 2.7 and 3.5 EBs. The exhaust manifolds on the 2.7 are cast as part of the cylinder head which means the turbos bolt directly to the heads. Ford does not build a non-turbo 2.7. The 3.5, on the other hand, has separate exhaust manifolds which means each chassis that it is used in can use unique exhaust manifolds and because the turbos bolt to the exhaust manifolds, the turbos can be positioned differently for each vehicle. Is it cost effective to cast different heads just to fit the 2.7 in the Ranger (if necessary) when it does not have significantly higher output than the in-line 4 cyl 2.3L EB, especially when that engine is already putting out more power than their competition? The part I was pointing out is the turbo on the F150 is totally different from the SHO. So it would be a different casting for a Ranger turbo. No need for a new head. (I understand how the exhaust manifold is cast in the head itself) Which version of 2.3L though? Surely your not thinking that Ford would put in the Focus RS or Mustang tuned engine. The MKC is 285hp and 305ft lbs.and Explorer has 280hp and 310ft lbs. We have a 2.3L AWD MKC and it does scoot in sport mode, But its a dog in Drive. The more I think of it a 2.3L with a 10 speed behind it, Just might not be that bad as the mid grade engine. But not the top. Chevy has that 3.6L V6 that puts out 308hp and 275ft pnds with an 8 speed. But what do you do for their 6 speed diesel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Chevy has that 3.6L V6 that puts out 308hp and 275ft pnds with an 8 speed. But what do you do for their 6 speed diesel? Ford does have that new Ecoblue (or whatever they call it) line of diesels they could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Maybe this new ST tease from Ford Performance is the 2018 mustang-spec 460 hp coyote backed by an MT-82 in the new Ranger ST. ? Edited January 11, 2018 by Sevensecondsuv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Spotted about half an hour ago very close to where I live. If this isn't the US version, I don't know what is. Wish there was a better pic of the front end but that's all I have. That 3.2 badge on the fender is curious... IMG_3309.JPGIMG_3310.JPGIMG_3311.JPG Edit: Comparing it with other pics out there, I don't think it's our version. Several clues: 1. It has the third brake light added to the cab extension. The NA version is supposed to have it integrated into the roof ala F-150. 2. The taillights are not US spec. 3. The 3.2 badges are the same as ROW T6 with 3.2L 5 cyl Duratorg turbo diesel. 4. The whole front end is same as the current ROW T6. 5. The rear axle looks the same as the current ROW T6, not the Dana M220. All things considered, it still wouldn't surprise me if that's EXACTLY what we are getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Spotted about half an hour ago very close to where I live. If this isn't the US version, I don't know what is. Wish there was a better pic of the front end but that's all I have. That 3.2 badge on the fender is curious... Looks like the current ROW Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Maybe this new ST tease from Ford Performance is the 2018 mustang-spec 460 hp coyote backed by an MT-82 in the new Ranger ST. ? Ive slept on it and this could be a load of fun. Who needs a F-150 Lightning when this could happen? And oh by the way it would probably be able to tow/haul more than the last lightning could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I hope history doesn't repeat. What are you referencing? The fact that Pontiac used identifiable front fascias using their own grille designs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 What are you referencing? The fact that Pontiac used identifiable front fascias using their own grille designs? The styling is straight out of the 1990s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Spotted about half an hour ago very close to where I live. If this isn't the US version, I don't know what is. Wish there was a better pic of the front end but that's all I have. That 3.2 badge on the fender is curious... IMG_3309.JPGIMG_3310.JPGIMG_3311.JPG Edit: Comparing it with other pics out there, I don't think it's our version. That is definitely the current T6 Ranger, not the new one. It has orange turn signal and current model front grille, and no US style side hanging exhaust pipe. Edited January 11, 2018 by bzcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 And the reason it has no camo on it is because Ford knows that people will take pictures of it, I notice that it's got a Limited Badge on the back, a trim level global buyers haven't seen yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSchicago Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Maybe this new ST tease from Ford Performance is the 2018 mustang-spec 460 hp coyote backed by an MT-82 in the new Ranger ST. If Ford puts the 460HP Mustang 5.0 in an F150 RCSB or Ranger, I'd trade today. They can keep the Chinese trans though. I'll take the 10 speed auto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) And the reason it has no camo on it is because Ford knows that people will take pictures of it, I notice that it's got a Limited Badge on the back, a trim level global buyers haven't seen yet? Limited is the trim level below Wildtrak in Europe. https://www.ford.de/nutzfahrzeuge/ford-ranger/limited Edited January 11, 2018 by bzcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) I hope that stupid looking bar isnt an option here Edited January 11, 2018 by fuzzymoomoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I hope that stupid looking bar isnt an option here I hope you're talking about the grille, but I'm sure you're thinking of the roll bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I hope you're talking about the grille, but I'm sure you're thinking of the roll bar. definitely talking about the roll bar. It looks stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I hope that stupid looking bar isnt an option here What's the purpose of it anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 What's the purpose of it anyway? Probably mostly aesthetics, to make it look tougher. Could provide some extra rollover protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 What's the purpose of it anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) If Ford puts the 460HP Mustang 5.0 in an F150 RCSB or Ranger, I'd trade today. They can keep the Chinese trans though. I'll take the 10 speed auto. The latest manual is based on aTR6060, not the Chinese transit MT 82Good luck getting a 460 hp Coyote in an F150 or Ranger Edited January 12, 2018 by jpd80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 What's the purpose of it anyway? Thats where you tied up the hitchiker......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 definitely talking about the roll bar. It looks stupid. GM has a similar one on the Colorado (saw one tonight on the way home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 GM has a similar one on the Colorado (saw one tonight on the way home) it probably looks equally as stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Not sure why people are surprised, those bars have been on trucks since, forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Not sure why people are surprised, those bars have been on trucks since, forever. Notice when that picture is from? And notice how many come with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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